"For the most part, that action proves to be substantial enough to pull you through the nine particularly lengthy missions. The missions each offer a breakdown of your score when completed, allowing you to set your own goals for replaying levels, whether it be to obtain a higher rank or find every hidden item. Divided by checkpoints, sometimes at an infuriating distance apart and yet at others between each step of a single challenge, the missions are linear constructs of light Platform tasks, ..."
"The year is 2018 and Tokyo is under attack - manipulative worm-like creatures have appeared and begun to infect and indoctrinate the cities inhabitants. Enter Ken Ogawa, as part of an elite ninja squad Ken will need to fight through armies of enslaved worm carriers, destroy monstrous beasts and overcome his darkest fears in a bid to stop the spread of the infection before it is too late."
"Ninja Blade does not, in fact, represent the sum of the many years of experience developing the critically acclaimed Tenchu franchise. Closer to God of War in its’ gameplay agenda, Ninja Blade is a collection of Devil May Cry influenced combat, Quick-Time Entry (QTE) sequences and on-rails shooting. The very opening sequence sets the scene for an adrenaline pumping adventure as, while plummeting to earth, the player is tasked with taking out foes via a QTE sequence over a beautifully neon nig..."
"The latest Game Informer review scores are as follows:
X-Men Origins: Wolverine 8/ SO 9
Bionic Commando 6.25/ SO 5
UFC 2009 Undisputed 8 / 8.25
Ninja Blade 7.5 / 8.25
Sacred 2: Fallen Angel 7.75 / 7
inFAMOUS (Game of the Month) 9 / SO 8.5
Punch-Out!! 9 / SO 8.25
Boom Blox Bash Party 8.75 / SO 8.75
Excitebots: Trick Racing 8.5 / SO 8.25
Broken Sword (Wii) 7
Klonoa 7
DemiGod 8 / SO 8
Patapon 2 7 / SO 8.25
Knights in the Nightmare 7 / SO 6"
Although Ninja Blade is a few months from release here in Australia, AAG managed to score a copy and do a review. Is it a worthy exclusive for the Xbox 360?

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